This is a classic Southern dessert in which layers of oranges, bananas and coconut are drizzled with honey, lemon juice and Cointreau. The perfect sweet to serve in the dreary midwinter months when your palate is craving something bright and juicy, but the berries haven’t arrived yet.

Ingredients

  • 6 oranges, peeled and sliced into 1/4 -inch rounds
  • 1 banana, peeled and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
  • Splash of Cointreau (optional)
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

      162 calories; 3 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 34 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 26 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 20 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

Serves 6 to 8

Preparation

  1. In a glass serving bowl, form a single layer of orange slices and top with a few slices of banana. Sprinkle a thin layer of coconut over the top. Repeat layering until all of these ingredients are finished, reserving a tablespoon of the coconut. Stir together the juices and honey, if using, and pour over the fruit. Follow with the Cointreau, if desired, and a final sprinkling of coconut. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for several hours.

15 minutes

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